Alexandra District Parents Centre’s (APC) Annual Great Duck Race was a fast flowing success on Saturday.  

The weather was calm as the 726 ducks floated down the Manuherikia River to the finish line in under 15 minutes.

A few escapees were retrieved thanks to the kayakers and fire crew who were in attendance on the day. 

The spectators cheered their ducks down the river and there were lots of happy faces at prize giving.

First place was Kaitlin Smith, second Kara Mackay, and third Jill Mackay.

Other top 10 finishers were Adalyn Whyte, Ruth Davidson, Betty Leask, Nicole Craig, Megan De Cort, Kelli Richardson, Tony Gare, and the last duck was Sullivan Whyte's.

Blossom Festival Queen Myah Turnbull drew the spot prizes. PHOTO: Supplied

Otago Regional Council (ORC) and Alexandra volunteer fire brigade assisting with duck catching. PHOTO: Supplied 

APC thanked all those who supported the race again this year by buying a numbered duck. 

Spectators watching the finish line. PHOTO: Supplied

Organisers also thanked sponsors and helpers Summit Contracting, Monteith's Brewery Bar Alexandra, JAE Central Otago, Contact Energy, JMC Plumbing, Weka Landscaping, Harmony Skin & Beauty, The Warehouse, Subway, Bike It Now, Paper Plus, Soul Fitness, Alexandra Volunteer Fire Brigade, Scott Liddell ORC, Kayaking Duck Catchers, MC Martin McPherson, Myah Turnbull, Dunstan Electronics and Omega Audio. 

Not-for-profit APC is looking for committee members to assist in the running of their activities. Contact: [email protected].

For more information see the APC listing on The Central App.